A redback spider was found in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo. That alone may not sound extraordinary anymore. What makes…
Japan & Society
Articles examining Japanese society, customs, institutions, public behavior and social trends. Designed for readers who want to understand not only what happens in Japan, but why it happens.
Why Is Chiikawa So Popular with Adults? Cute Characters, Work Anxiety and Collecting Culture
On September 5, 2026, Japanese revolving-sushi chain Kura Sushi announced that it was ending its ongoing Chiikawa collaboration after an…
Why Do American TV Characters Go to Therapy So Often? What Japan’s Reluctance to Seek Help Reveals
Why do American TV characters seem to go to therapy so quickly? Watch enough American television from Japan, and one…